Olmesartan, sold under the brand name Benicar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).[1][2] It is taken orally (swallowed by mouth).[2] Versions are available as the combination olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan/amlodipine.[2]
Common side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, and back pain.[2] Serious side effects may include kidney problems, low blood pressure, and angioedema.[2] Use in pregnancy may harm the fetus and use when breastfeeding is not recommended.[3] It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.[2]
It was patented in 1991 and came into medical use in 2002.[4] It is available as a generic medication.[5] In 2021, it was the 126th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4million prescriptions.[6][7]
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